The George Washington University
Senior Research Associate
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Description Summary:Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. The group’s main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease. The laboratory of Dr. Jie Luo is seeking an experienced candidate at the rank of Senior Research Associate.Position Responsibilities:Independently carry out research/development activities by designing, organizing, and conducting experiments.Troubleshoot, prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes, and assist with the preparation of results for publication under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator.Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results with limited guidance from the Principal Investigator.Assume general responsibility for scientific operations in the lab and provide guidance to junior staff, graduate and undergraduate students.Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures, and perform a variety of research tasks.Duties Include:Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, recording, and analyzing of results in animal experiments.Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.Plan and schedule experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects.Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed.Prepare regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants with the Principal Investigator.Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 3 years of direct experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience in molecular biological techniques, cell culture, and animal models is essential; additional experience in flow cytometry, immunological and biochemical techniques is a plus.Experience in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.Position Information:Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)Family: Research and LabsSub-Family: Laboratory ResearchLevel: Level 2Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmWill this job require the employee to work on site? YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.Department Information
Job Description Summary:Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. The group’s main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease. The laboratory of Dr. Jie Luo is seeking an experienced candidate at the rank of Senior Research Associate.Position Responsibilities:Independently carry out research/development activities by designing, organizing, and conducting experiments.Troubleshoot, prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes, and assist with the preparation of results for publication under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator.Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results with limited guidance from the Principal Investigator.Assume general responsibility for scientific operations in the lab and provide guidance to junior staff, graduate and undergraduate students.Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures, and perform a variety of research tasks.Duties Include:Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, recording, and analyzing of results in animal experiments.Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.Plan and schedule experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects.Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed.Prepare regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants with the Principal Investigator.Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 3 years of direct experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience in molecular biological techniques, cell culture, and animal models is essential; additional experience in flow cytometry, immunological and biochemical techniques is a plus.Experience in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.Position Information:Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)Family: Research and LabsSub-Family: Laboratory ResearchLevel: Level 2Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmWill this job require the employee to work on site? YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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